Class Schedule - All Classes

2015 FALL Session : 10 Weeks (Adults) and 10 weeks (Children)

Fall classes begin the week of September 14th and end the week of November 16th. Please see dates affiliated with each class. Children's classes commence Saturday, September 19th and end November 21st. Don't want to take a class?? Or, the below schedule doesn't work for you?? We also have private lessons.

Please contact The Alliance Française with any questions at 502-420-0800.
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*In an effort to bring AFL in line with standard procedures in Alliance Française chapters around the world, we request that all students in adult classes be members of AFL. Since AFL students are indeed students, they will be able to purchase a membership at the student rate of $25 per year. Being a member has its benefits ― members receive the e-newsletter, the Quoi de Neuf, a review of AFL's current events and/or news of happenings in the neighborhood with a French and/or francophone connection, and other notices such as "Save the Date" announcements. In addition, members have access to special prices and discounts for events and also to "member-only" events. These membership requirements do not apply to children's classes, however, we do encourage that families join so that they will be able to enjoy all of AFL's privileges. Find complete course descriptions on the highlighted titles below. See registration form for details and complete AFL policies. Please read AFL's policy regarding refunds

French for Travelers

Traveling to Europe? Don't know what to expect? This class, designed for a novice traveler, will cover the logistics of traveling abroad and will introduce basic French vocabulary and phrases. The class is conducted in English. No text is required. Class runs three consecutive Saturdays at AFL -- September 19, 26 and October 3, 2015.

Beginning French 101

Allons-y

This class assumes no prior knowledge/study of French. It is for the true beginner in the
language. The required text is Reflets 1.

• The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
• The emphasis is on the acquisition of basic skills (spelling/counting/dates) and the
practice of introductory conversational skills (introducing yourself, describing others, telling where you are from and where you live, asking simple questions).
• The grammar focuses on the present tense of high-frequency verbs, simple declarative
and interrogative phrases, and the usage of “tu” versus “vous.”
• Vocabulary focuses on basic greetings and conversational strategies, descriptive
adjectives, understanding addresses/phone numbers/directions, and parts of the house and its furnishings.
• The goal of the class is to give you a solid foundation for engaging in basic
conversations of an introductory nature.

Allons-y

This class assumes no prior knowledge/study of French. It is for the true beginner in the
language. The required text is Reflets 1.

• The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
• The emphasis is on the acquisition of basic skills (spelling/counting/dates) and the
practice of introductory conversational skills (introducing yourself, describing others, telling where you are from and where you live, asking simple questions).
• The grammar focuses on the present tense of high-frequency verbs, simple declarative
and interrogative phrases, and the usage of “tu” versus “vous.”
• Vocabulary focuses on basic greetings and conversational strategies, descriptive
adjectives, understanding addresses/phone numbers/directions, and parts of the house and its furnishings.
• The goal of the class is to give you a solid foundation for engaging in basic
conversations of an introductory nature.

Beginning French 102

On y va

This level has three sessions (A, B and C) which can be taken in any order. Not all sessions are offered each 10 weeks. The required text is Reflets 1.

• The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
• The focus of this level is the development of conversational and listening skills, which
involve the present and past tenses of high-frequency verbs as well as the near future.
• You will develop strategies to understand more complex conversational and/or
reading structures and begin to use these in your own speech.
• The vocabulary topics and cultural themes will vary from session to session.
• The variety of topics will allow you to increase your vocabulary while continuing
to acquire fundamental grammatical structures necessary for successful communication.

Session A topics:

Joyeux Anniversaire! — This lesson provides tips on how to be the perfect guest — what flowers to offer and how to compliment the food.

Qu'est-ce que vous faites? How do Americans and the French spend their leisure time? Survey
your class and then compare the results with a survey of French people. Any surprises?

On y va

This level has three sessions (A, B and C) which can be taken in any order. Not all sessions are offered each 10 weeks. The required text is Reflets 1.

• The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
• The focus of this level is the development of conversational and listening skills, which
involve the present and past tenses of high-frequency verbs as well as the near future.
• You will develop strategies to understand more complex conversational and/or
reading structures and begin to use these in your own speech.
• The vocabulary topics and cultural themes will vary from session to session.
• The variety of topics will allow you to increase your vocabulary while continuing
to acquire fundamental grammatical structures necessary for successful communication.

Session B topics:

La vie n'est pas toujours facile! — What happens when life has those rough spots? Learn how to
ask for information, to offer advice, and to solve problems.

On peut toujours s'arranger! — They say that where there are three Frenchmen together, there will be four opinions! Learn how to be persuasive and how to agree to disagree.

Une journée bien remplie! — The French expression “Métro, boulot, dodo” describes the daily routine most of us experience. What vocabulary will you need to talk about your very busy day?

On y va

This level has three sessions (A, B and C) which can be taken in any order. Not all sessions are offered each 10 weeks. The required text is Reflets 1.

• The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
• The focus of this level is the development of conversational and listening skills, which
involve the present and past tenses of high-frequency verbs as well as the near future.
• You will develop strategies to understand more complex conversational and/or
reading structures and begin to use these in your own speech.
• The vocabulary topics and cultural themes will vary from session to session.
• The variety of topics will allow you to increase your vocabulary while continuing
to acquire fundamental grammatical structures necessary for successful communication.

Session C topics:

Un certain savoir-faire. — This lesson will make you savvy. You'll learn all those
prepositions that indicate place, the silent language of gestures, and the secrets of the three verbs "to know.”

Vouloir, c'est pouvoir! — “Where there's a will, there's a way.” Once again, you’ll practice asking those important questions, understanding the answers, and saying what you really think is important.

Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez? — Learn how to express your opinions using pronouns instead of repeating the nouns. You will sound so much more French!

Advanced Intermediate French 301

At this level you will have completed Reflets 1 and will work with the episodes of the Reflets 2 series. The required text is Reflets 2. You may also be reading French novels to discuss in class (additional charges apply for book fee).

Advanced French Conversation 405

Class discussions will be held in the target language and will be based on two formats: spontaneous exchanges on topics brought up by students and material assigned in advance by the instructor. Such material may include magazine articles, headline news focusing on contemporary issues, short stories, movies, poems, and songs. This class is for students who wish to improve and/or maintain their fluency in French as well as those wishing to branch out into learning and using colloquialisms and more advanced expressions in order to build as close to a native level of fluency as possible. Some explanations in English may occur upon request!

$255 includes tuition and photocopy fee
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 — 8:30 PM, Starts September 16th, ends November 18th.
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† - Includes $5 per student copy fee

Children's Classes - Les Petits Amis (Little Friends)

Children who study a foreign language at a young age achieve a higher level of excellence in that language. Moreover, foreign language learning promotes developmental
advancement and academic excellence in other areas. In a fun and friendly environment, children will enjoy themselves as they are introduced to the French language.

Through music, dance, crafts play, and other age-appropriate activities, children will be exposed to a new world of sounds and words which they will learn and retain through association and multi-sensory learning. Our youngest friends will learn basic greetings, counting at least to three, and vocabulary for animals, family members, and more. There is no required text.

Children who study a foreign language at a young age achieve a higher level of excellence in that language. Moreover, foreign language learning promotes developmental advancement and academic excellence in other areas. In a fun and friendly environment,
children will enjoy themselves as they continue to be surrounded by and use the French language.

Through music, dance, crafts play, and other age-appropriate activities, children will be exposed to a new world of sounds and words which they will learn and retain through association and multi- sensory learning. Our youngest friends will progress from the initial classes at AFL to this more advanced level. There is no required text.

Children who study a foreign language at a young age achieve a higher level of excellence in that language. Moreover, foreign language learning promotes developmental
advancement and academic excellence in other areas. In a fun and friendly environment, children will enjoy themselves as they are introduced to the French language.

Through music, dance, crafts play, and other age-appropriate activities, children will be exposed to a new world of sounds and words which they will learn and retain through association and multi-sensory learning. Our youngest friends will learn basic greetings, counting at least to three, and vocabulary for animals, family members, and more. There is no required text.